Biden jokes he got ‘sandbagged’ in first comments after fall at Air Force graduation President flashes broad grin after tripping over sandbag at graduation ceremony The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
US averts first-ever default with 11th-hour debt deal WASHINGTON: United States senators voted to suspend the federal debt limit Thursday, capping weeks of fraught negotiations to eliminate the threat of a disastrous credit default just four days ahead of the deadline set by the Treasury. Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2023
Senate passes debt limit bill after marathon 11 amendment votes to avoid default The bill goes to President Joe Biden’s desk before the United States would default on its debt The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Trump, DeSantis trade barbs as 2024 campaign acrimony grows Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis traded barbs on Thursday over who could most quickly fix the economy and reform government agencies as the battle between the top two Republican contenders grew increasingly acrimonious. Reuters · Jun 2, 2023
Debt ceiling bill clears Senate, heads to Biden's desk It means the U.S. will avert a potentially catastrophic default on its debt obligations. Axios · Jun 2, 2023
Todd Maisch dies at 57: Illinois Chamber of Commerce leader and business ‘champion’ State officials remembered Todd Maisch as an advocate for the business community who could find common ground between adversaries across political lines. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023
Oregon Democrats vote to fine absent senators amid GOP walkout Oregon Senate Democrats plan to start fining their absent colleagues amid a month-long Republican walkout The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Nevada GOP sues to hold presidential caucus over primary in 2024 The Nevada Republican Party is suing the state to maintain its party-run caucuses even as Nevada shifts to a presidential primary system beginning in 2024 The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths in Louisiana resurrected Amid mounting pressure from Republicans, a bill banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths in Louisiana that was narrowly killed by a legislative committee last week has been resurrected The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden's desk with days to spare As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare. WEKU · Jun 1, 2023
Nebraska voter ID bill passes, despite filibuster by lawmaker Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to comply with a voter ID requirement mandated by voters in November The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio tells donors DeSantis electability is a "myth" "When Swing State voters learn about certain DeSantis positions, his support craters." Axios · Jun 1, 2023
'Shrink the room:' How Biden and McCarthy struck a debt-limit deal and staved off a catastrophe Perhaps most critical to locking up the debt-limit deal were President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s five handpicked negotiators, three men and two women unknown to most outside government The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Donald Trump and Fox News play it safe in town hall as network faces lawsuit Event with the ex-president comes as the network battles second defamation lawsuit after paying $787m to settle with Dominion The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Conservative trustees choose 'Mighty Banyans' for Florida college mascot The New College of Florida trustees dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis chose a new mascot Thursday for the Sarasota school: The Mighty Banyans
The Texas Tribune · Jun 1, 2023 Texas Republicans are fighting over how to split $12.3 billion in property tax breaks between homeowners and businesses Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan back a plan that spreads property tax relief among all landowners, while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s proposal would give homeowners a bigger boost than businesses.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2023 Debt ceiling vote: takeaways and how the Illinois congressional delegation voted When Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., was sure there were enough votes to pass the debt ceiling measure, she voted no. But if her vote was needed, she would have been a yes.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Republican senator sparks laughter as he tells witness: ‘I don’t want reality!’ Markwayne Mullin again makes headlines for his conduct in a committee hearing
The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023 US debt ceiling deal narrowly passes Senate averting catastrophic federal default With just days before the 5 June default deadline, president Joe Biden has indicated he will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Trump and Maga allies mock Biden for Air Force graduation fall: ‘Not inspiring’ The 80-year-old president will run for another four years in White House in 2024
Reason · Jun 1, 2023 Doctors and Patients Strike Back Against Hospital Monopolies South Carolina will now only require a certificate of need for long-term care facilities, opening the health care market to smaller providers.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 DeSantis says ‘petty and juvenile’ Trump can thank his own behaviour for 2020 loss Florida governor says ex-president’s attacks are a ‘huge mistake’
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 People with felony convictions can now vote in Minnesota; secretary of state celebrates People are celebrating Minnesota’s new law that restores voting rights to people who have left prison
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February